Kay Granger, Congress

GOP congresswoman Kay Granger’s quiet move to retirement facility sparks social media frenzy: ‘Compelling case for term limits’
The news that Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, has been living in a retirement facility and experiencing a “very rapid” decline set off a social media outcry this week across the political spectrum. Among these voices included billionaire Elon Musk, a key adviser and supporter of President-elect Donald Trump.
Should Congress have term limits? Rep. Kay Granger’s situation makes a ‘compelling case’
The case of Rep. Kay Granger, a retiring 81-year-old Republican, is stirring controversy over Congress’ trend of shielding elderly lawmakers and conversations around reform. Recent reporting suggests the Texas representative is struggling with dementia and is staying at an assisted-living facility — all while holding office.
The ‘mayor’ of Congress is retiring. What Kay Granger meant for Fort Worth
As U.S. Rep. Kay Granger prepares to retire after 30 years, here’s a look at the “Texas tough” congresswoman’s time in Washington and her impact in Fort worth.
Betsy Price reacts to Congresswoman Kay Granger's absence
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price says she had heard Congresswoman Kay Granger had had some health issues, but didn't realize they were more serious. Price says Granger's decision to come forward and stay in office are a personal decision and praises Granger's years of service.
Kay Granger Is Retiring. That Leaves 13 Octogenarians in Congress.
The news that Rep. Granger was found in a senior living home after months away from the Capitol has added new fuel to concerns about the lack of term limits for lawmakers.
Fellow lawmakers react to Kay Granger’s absence with calls for change
Rep. Kay Granger‘s (R-TX) absence from voting in the last six months has prompted some of her fellow lawmakers to condemn unlimited terms of service in Congress. Granger, 81, cited “unforeseen health challenges over the past year” as the reason for not traveling to Washington since September.
Retiring Fort Worth-area U.S. Rep. Kay Granger experiencing ‘health challenges’
Retiring U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a Fort Worth Republican, is experiencing “health challenges,” the longtime congresswoman said in a Sunday, Dec. 22 statement.
Rep. Kay Granger confirms she has "unforeseen health challenges" but denies report she is in Memory Care
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee ...
Unpacking Claims Texas US Rep. Kay Granger Is in Memory Care
Two weeks before the 119th U.S. Congress began, a story began to circulate online that U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a Republican ...
Kay Granger’s status under scrutiny after missing out on vital votes
Granger, who is retiring at the end of this Congress after serving since 1997, has not cast a vote in the House since July.
North Texas Republicans praise U.S. Rep. Kay Granger's service, differ over how she disclosed health challenges
Her announcement followed a report by a conservative publication that said she had missed votes since late July.
Texas GOP Rep. Kay Granger set back by health challenges in last months in Congress, office says
FILE - House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger, R-Texas, arrives as House Republicans meet behind closed doors to ...
Kay Granger revelation punctuates increasing scrutiny of aging officials
The revelation that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) has been living in an assisted living facility is fueling scrutiny of aging ...
Kay Granger’s absence from House tops off year of age concerns for key leaders
Several elderly lawmakers and political leaders have faced scrutiny for medical ailments this year as part of a larger ...
Granger’s absence from Congress and a revelation of ‘dementia issues’ reignite age debate for lawmakers
Information emerged in recent days that Representative Kay Granger (R-Texas) has been residing at an independent living ...